School MattersChung Cheng High School (Yishun) vs Meridian Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) | Meridian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | North | East |
| Address | 11 Yishun Street 61 | 31 Pasir Ris Street 51 |
| Nearest MRT | Khatib | Pasir Ris |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 15 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 5 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 4 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drums (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Meridian Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- DSA programme
- The records share 0 DSA programme listings. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Meridian Secondary School also lists Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls and Boys), Leadership (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Chung Cheng High School (Yishun): Khatib; for Meridian Secondary School: Pasir Ris. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) | Meridian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–11 | 2026 · 13–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–22 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | 2026 · 25–28 |
Each range belongs to the intake year and programme shown. Affiliated and non-affiliated ranges are separate. D, M and P are Higher Mother Tongue requirements. Past ranges do not guarantee admission.
Get to know each school
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Chung Cheng High Yishun shares its 1939 origins with Chung Cheng Main. When the Goodman Road campus opened in 1947, the original Kim Yam Road campus became the Branch school. It moved to Guillemard Road in 1969, began English-stream classes in 1981, and operated across Guillemard and a Sembawang holding site during preparations for the northern move. The completed Yishun campus brought a new name in 2005; its official opening followed on 30 June 2006.
The aesthetics LLP lists Secondary 2 design-thinking and interest-based workshops, Secondary 1 interactive-video work, photography and engagement with artists. Its tiered structure also includes exhibitions and competitions; the page does not establish that every student receives every listed opportunity. MOE records a food science and technology ALP introduced in 2014. The current ALP page has little readable detail, so families should confirm today's year-level content rather than assume the historical description is the full current programme.
Meridian Secondary School
Meridian Secondary came into being in April 2016 through the union of Siglap Secondary and Coral Secondary. Coral itself had started on Siglap’s premises in 1999, so the merger reunited communities with an earlier connection. The school history describes inherited strengths in art, music, football and floorball. Those origins explain parts of its programme mix; older enrolment figures and sporting descriptions do not establish current cohort size, team ranking or an individual pupil’s prospects.
The current ALP is titled Aesthetics, broader than the Visual Communication description in the school history. Its common tier introduces Sec 1 pupils to digital photography, Southeast Asian music and Western classical music. Sec 2 pupils choose media, visual art, music or dance for deeper exploration. Extended opportunities include MAEP, EAP, Media Club and performing-arts CCAs for pupils with strong interest. Partnerships and public showcases are described as opportunities; they should not be assumed to be identical for every pupil or intake.
CCAs and programmes
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drums (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Entrepreneurship (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Fencing (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Journalism (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Meridian Secondary School
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Football (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Meridian Secondary School
- Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Visual Arts (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) and Meridian Secondary School?
Start with programmes, the CCAs your child wants and the actual journey from home. Visit both schools to assess the daily environment. Counts and past results alone do not establish which school fits your child.
How do their recorded PSLE entry ranges compare?
PG3 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 6–11; Meridian Secondary School 2026 · 13–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 21–22; Meridian Secondary School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 25–27; Meridian Secondary School 2026 · 25–28.
Do past admission records guarantee a place?
No. Ranges belong to the intake year and programme shown and can change. Keep affiliated and non-affiliated ranges separate and retain any D, M or P Higher Mother Tongue suffix.